Reflecting Pool: Trump Tours Repairs Ahead of Midterms
The President highlighted the finished repairs and criticized Democratic candidates in his final campaign speech before voters head to the polls.
By Rosa Wojcik ·
President Donald Trump visited the Lincoln Memorial on Monday to inspect the recently repaired Reflecting Pool. He used the site as a backdrop for his final campaign speech before the 2026 midterm elections. The visit marked the end of his campaign trail appearances, which included nearly 30 rallies.
The Interior Department spent months completing the project. Trump said he believed vandalism was involved in the initial damage. He praised the agency's work in a statement. "The people from Interior have been incredible," he said. "And the pool is now better and more beautiful than it’s ever been before. And we’re very proud of it."
Trump addressed voters who will decide which party controls Congress for the next two years. He called this the most important midterm election in his lifetime. He accused the Democratic Party of nominating the most extreme and dangerous slate of candidates in American history.
Pollsters report that the high cost of living is the top issue for voters this cycle. Trump did not address that specific concern during his remarks. Instead, he described the U.S. economy as strong and resilient.
The President acknowledged that the party in power usually loses seats in midterm elections. Republicans currently hold a razor-thin majority. Trump said they hope to defy that historical trend. Final polls point to significant success for Democrats in the 2026 races.
The election takes place Tuesday. Voters will select the party that controls Congress for the next two years.
